How to Decorate a Contemporary Christmas Tree

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This is an elegant, modern and sophisticated way to design your Christmas tree. It is more akin to a work of art than the usual style of tree and is would be suitable for artistic apartments, retail space, office reception areas and even an art gallery.

Choose your lights. Unwind your string of lights. LED lights are a better option than regular fairy lights. If one LED bulb goes out, the rest will still work unlike fairy lights. Although they are more expensive, they are much more energy efficient and safer, as they stay cool to the touch. They will also last longer, so you won't have to buy a new set every year.

Attach the lights to the tree. Find the end of your string of lights and twist a piece of wire around the last bulb. Wind the wire around the top of the tree to secure the lights to the tree. You may need to stand on a stool or stepladder to reach the top of the tree.

Gather the fabric all the way down the roll. Wind a piece of wire around the end of one strip and attach it to the top of the tree.

Drape the organza in a spiral around the tree all the way to the bottom, placing one strip after another. Lay it on roughly at first and then tidy it up once it is in place. Twist a piece of wire around the ends and secure it to the tree.

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